Cardiovascular examination - Palpation

Question 1

During the palpation part of the cardiovascular examination - How would you palpate the apex beat

Answer 1

Place two fingers are the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line

Question 2

During the palpation part of the cardiovascular examination - how would you check for cardiac thrills?

Answer 2

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Question 3

During the palpation part of the cardiovascular examination - how would you check for cardiac heaves?

Answer 3

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Question 4

During the palpation part of the cardiovascular examination - what are cardiac thrills?

Answer 4

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Question 5

During the palpation part of the cardiovascular examination - what are cardiac heaves?

Answer 5

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